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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wonder Lake

Illinois · 1,345 residents · 4.964 sq mi
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Wonder Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,712. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $143,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,345
+31%since 1990
from 1,024 in 1990
1990 – 2025
271 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 206 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+9%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6802K3K4K5K1990201020202024Wonder Lake
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,712
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,461 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,428
+46%since 1990
from $14,710 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$143,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$921
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $721 in 1990
US average: $602
93.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
6.1% rent
2.4
+9%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,018)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.5%(5)
Diversity Score4.7%(49)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,266)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(60)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score12.3%(166)
12
+160%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 85.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.6 min
−18%since 1990
from 33.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

Wonder Lake, Illinois has about 1,345 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

The typical household in Wonder Lake, Illinois earns about $59,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wonder Lake, Illinois expensive?

In Wonder Lake, Illinois, the median home is worth about $143,900, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wonder Lake, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wonder Lake, Illinois?

About 2.7% of people in Wonder Lake, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wonder Lake, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wonder Lake, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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